Ancient Egyptian God Anubis

While examining the Silicon Graphics MIPS R12000 microprocessor, we found a pair of Egyptian gods that appear to be guarding mask alignment targets on the chip. The photomicrograph above depicts one of the figures who we think is a representation of Anubis, a Jackal-headed Egyptian god who was in charge of embalming and mummification of the royal deceased. This creature is about 100 microns high.